The Mystery of Mercy CloseBy Marian KeyesSnappy ReviewIt’s the crazy Walsh family again, although this time it’s Helen’s turn to tell the tale, and there’s less of the rest as we concentrate on her story. The twists and role of her depression is beautifully woven through the story as she slowly gets through the mystery,[Read more]
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The Mystery of a Hansom CabBy Fergus HumeSnappy ReviewLoved it! From start to finish, as compelling today as it was when written over a hundred years ago! Cant wait to see how the TV adaptation works and whether it plays justice to this compelling mystery!SynopsisFergus Humes sensational novel The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is[Read more]
Daughter of the SwordBy Steve BeinSnappy ReviewAlmost put this back down after reading the first couple of pages, but so very glad I stuck with it. An interesting spin on crime segueing the historical with the modern, and tying it up so neatly. Felt as though there were a few aspects of the culture-cross that[Read more]
Sunshine on Scotland StreetBy Alexander McCall SmithSnappy ReviewAnd so the series continues, with poor Bertie’s unrealised hopes of ever having a pet, a wedding, triplets, and the remarkable doppelganger Bruce and a lotto win. A gorgeous cosy read, brilliantly written.SynopsisScotland Street witnesses the wedding of the century of Angus Lordie to Domenica Macdonald, but as[Read more]
The Courier’s New BicycleBy Kim WestwoodSnappy ReviewWith all the awards and nominations it was hard to let curiosity pas this up for so long, and admittedly at the beginning I found it quite hard to get into. But as soon as I adjusted the Melbourne I knew, to the Melbourne that could be, it raced[Read more]
DodgerBy Terry PratchettSnappy ReviewHow well do you know your Dickens? This isn’t so much a Dickens story, yet it features all sorts of Dickensian characters and the references are cleverly done. A story in its own right – I found it in the kids section, but it’s great for all ages!SynopsisA terrifically funny tale of[Read more]
The BatBy Jo NesboSnappy ReviewThe first book has finally been translated! And its fantastic! Set in Australia with the death of a Backpacker, it captures our world with only the occasional gaffe… Jalopy? What the?SynopsisHARRY IS OUT OF HIS DEPTH. Detective Harry Hole is meant to keep out of trouble. A young Norwegian girl taking[Read more]
The Casual VacancyBy J.K. RowlingSnappy ReviewThe hype was unbelievable and I didn’t want to buy into it, but this is a fascinating story of the machinations of a small town. Some of the sentences are so beautifully worded you just have to read them again, but it doesn’t put human nature in the best of[Read more]
Lost & FoundBy Brooke DavisSnappy ReviewIf I could write like this, I wouldn’t have to work another day in my life. Charm, whimsy, philosophy and depth – and utterly, utterly unpretentious. I smiled, I sobbed, I loved it.SynopsisThe heart-warming Australian debut that’s been sold around the world will have you laughing, crying, and, by the[Read more]
The Killing FloorBy Lee ChildSnappy ReviewThis is a huge series, and they say Tom Cruise is going to play Jack Reacher, which has fans up in arms, and I wanted to know why. Now, I can say I agree. A giant of a man, quiet and brooding, ex-military and drifter, non-stop righting wrongs and action,[Read more]